past tense of take
1
as in held
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
2
as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
3
as in got
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
4
as in chose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
5
as in bought
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
6
as in needed
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
7
as in accommodated
to make or have room for
I think we can take two more in this elevator
8
as in wrought
to produce a desired effect
it will be a few hours before this medication takes
9
as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
10
as in believed
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
11
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
12
as in managed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
13
as in received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
14
as in killed
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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